Houseparent

Safe Harbor Boys’ Home | Jacksonville, FL

Faith-Based Residential Ministry

Safe Harbor Boys’ Home is a faith-based residential program serving teenage boys through structure, mentorship, and discipleship. We exist to help young men develop character, responsibility, and purpose through Christ-centered living, strong boundaries, and a supportive community. Our team members are mission-driven individuals who believe in discipline with grace and the power of consistent, relational investment to change lives.

Overview

Every vessel needs a steady hand at the helm — at Safe Harbor Boys’ Home, that role belongs to our Houseparents.

Houseparents live on campus or aboard Safe Harbor’s vessels, providing daily structure, mentorship, and spiritual guidance to teenage boys ages 14–17. This is not simply a job — it is a calling to live out your Christian faith through discipleship, accountability, and community life.

Houseparents walk alongside young men through everyday routines, challenges, and growth, modeling integrity, responsibility, and grace in a Christ-centered environment.

What Houseparents Do

Houseparents are the heart of our residential program, creating a home built on faith, consistency, discipline, and care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide daily supervision, care, and mentoring for residents
• Maintain a safe, structured, Christ-centered living environment
• Model Christian character, integrity, and healthy boundaries
• Encourage spiritual growth, responsibility, and strong work ethic
• Support academics, vocational training, and daily routines
• Maintain cleanliness and order in assigned living spaces
• Partner with staff to uphold program expectations and values
• Participate in meals, devotionals, and community activities

Each Houseparent (or Houseparent couple) oversees a small group of boys (typically 10–15), building relationships rooted in respect, accountability, and trust.

Faith & Values Alignment (Required)

Safe Harbor is a Christian ministry, and Houseparents are expected to actively live out and model biblical values.

Ideal candidates:

• Have a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Are emotionally mature, dependable, and teachable
• Can provide firm, loving structure and consistent discipline
• Are comfortable mentoring teenage boys with patience and grace
• Value teamwork, accountability, and community living
• Are physically active and comfortable in a maritime/outdoor setting
• Have leadership, mentoring, maintenance, or trade skills (preferred, not required)
• Are willing to embrace a lifestyle of service, simplicity, and shared mission

Single individuals and married couples are welcome to apply.

Living Arrangements & Schedule

Houseparents live on-site aboard a vessel, in campus housing, or approved RV accommodations. Life at Safe Harbor is active, relational, and purpose-driven, centered around shared meals, devotionals, vocational projects, and daily rhythms.

Schedule:

• 14 days on duty (rotating day/night shifts)
• Followed by 7 consecutive days off
• Provides balance, sustainability, and time for rest, family, and church involvement

Compensation & Benefits

Safe Harbor offers a competitive total compensation package that supports both ministry and daily living.

What You’ll Receive:

• Cash compensation starting at $25,000/year per person (based on experience)
• On-site housing provided (valued at approx. $20,000 annually, non-taxable)
• Utilities and meals included
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health insurance options available
• Laundry, gym, and waterfront recreation access
• Ongoing ministry and leadership training

Total estimated annual value: approximately $45,000 per person

This role is best suited for individuals who feel called to Christian residential ministry and are committed to living out their faith daily through mentorship, structure, and service.